Factory Controller
Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Corporate Finance · Financial Analysis
In short
As a Factory Controller in Newburyport, MA, you will coordinate local factory finance activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, balance sheet valuation, and product cost. This full-time, on-site role supports line management in analysis and decision-making, KPI monitoring, and maintaining internal controls. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or business with 5+ years of experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate local factory finance activities to ensure accuracy of financial reporting, balance sheet valuation, and product cost.
- Support line management in analysis and decision-making needs, KPI / P&L monitoring.
- Ensure local compliance with internal Finance policies.
- Perform Actual vs. Standard Cost Variance Analysis.
- Manage Standard Costing / Cost Roll; rates, standards, variance analysis, and controls.
- Provide ERP software support for processes including order entry, invoicing, job costing, inventory control, production purchasing, and production control.
- Execute Monthly Closing Routines & Reporting, including Journal Entries and Account Reconciliation / Analysis.
- Maintain / implement proper internal controls.
- Oversee Annual Physical Inventory / Administration of Cycle Counts; conduct Inventory Trend / Variance Analysis.
- Coordinate Budget and Forecast Processes.
- Review Capital Projects and perform Post Project Audits; support Fixed Asset review.
- Support the Production Management Team.
- Perform analysis of the Product Center activities, supporting Business Unit and Product Group reporting (Sales Company / Service Center).
- Coordinate Factory KPI’s Reporting.
- Prepare Monthly / Quarterly Financial Reviews and Presentations (including Cost Update).
- Manage Local Financial Systems Implementation/Maintenance (including Y/E & periodic).
- Ensure data and system integrity in ERP and related Alfa Laval specific software.
- Process customer order, including EDI transactions.
- Handle domestic and international shipping and invoicing of new equipment projects and spare parts.
- Process RMA’s and other credits as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting, finance, and administration position.
- Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
- Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance a plus).
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate financial insights effectively.
- Organized and works well with tight deadlines.
- Multitasking and prioritizing.
- Works well independently and as a member of a team.
- Domestic and International Shipping documentation preparation.
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred, 2-3 years in a manufacturing environment working with finance and inventory management.
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental and vision plans.
- Robust wellness program.
- Generous 401(k).
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off benefits.
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